Verse 5 - The diligent is usually contrasted with the lazy, here with the hasty. The patient, persevering man carries on in spite of all difficulties; content to increase what he has by steps; never giving in to discouragement. The hasty person may be diligent, but he doesn’t think, he acts on impulse, and so he makes a mess of

Verse 1 - This verse teaches us not to worry. God is in control, even over the most powerful people on earth. He is the King of kings. His will will be done, and for His people it is always good. We should also pray for our rulers that they would rule to the glory of God.Verse 2 - Our

Verse 27 - God knows us inside out. He has put the knowledge of Himself deep within us, and He knows it’s there. He knows we’re sinners. His Word shines a penetrating light into our lives, revealing our secret sins, showing us we know better, telling us how to live. Do you hide from this light? Do you fear the

Verse 22 - Revenge belongs to God. Who besides Him is fit to take revenge? He is all-knowing; we know imperfectly. He is without passion; we are blinded by selfish desires. He is just; we are prejudiced. To brood over wrongs done to us is foolish, and it will destroy us. Instead we are called to overcome evil with good.

Verse 17 - We’re such sinners that we think it’s more fun to do something in a clever and deceptive way than to do it honestly. But what is the result of lies and theft - sadness, bitterness, heartbreak, destroyed homes, families, and lives. But doing things God’s way, though perhaps not as attractive at first, leads to joy upon

Verse 12 - God has made us, He has made our eyes and ears. But we, through our sin, have made those eyes blind and those ears deaf to the love, service, and Word of God. But our Lord, in His grace, opens the eyes and ears of men and women, so that His Word pierces straight to their heart,

Verse 5 - Only God can see and read the hearts of men. But the more we grow in Godliness, through His Word and prayer, the more we will grow in the understanding of the basic heart attitudes and purposes of men and women. God’s Word can teach us what men and women are really like, and so we will

Verse 1 - The history of the world from the days of Noah proves the truth of this proverb. The sinful abuse of alcohol is seen everywhere - it destroys homes, jobs, and lives. But how does it begin? It begins when someone puts something else before God - they love it more, they have more time for it, and

Verse 24 - You may have the best intentions in the world when it comes to spiritual things, but do you keep at it when there are obstacles in your path. Or are you like the lazy man in this verse and find it’s just too much work to feed yourself spiritual food. When it seems hardest to read the

Verse 19 - What is the cure for a quick temper? Many people struggle with it and find their anger breaking out again and again. What do you do? Pray. Pray for grace and strength to learn self-control. Remember who Christ is and what He has done for you. Keep this knowledge in the forefront of your mind, so you